Abstract: Known pumping devices have a connection lid, a connection cap slipped over the connection lid, a hollow chamber formed between the connection lid and the connection cap, and electrical connections that extend through the connection cap into the hollow chamber. It is disadvantageous that when fuels containing water are being pumped, such as ethanol, corrosion can occur at the electrical connections and at the uninsulated cable segments that are exposed to fuel near the electrical connections, for instance at the electrical coils or flexible cables of the carbon brushes, and in the final analysis this leads to an interruption in the electrical contact and thus to failure of the pumping device. In the electrical device of the invention, corrosion of the electrical connections and of the electrical components adjoining them upstream and downstream is avoided entirely or at least greatly diminished. According to the invention, the electrical connections are each provided in separate chambers of the hollow chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides crystalline molecules or molecular complexes which comprise binding pockets of Aurora-2 or its homologues. The invention also provides crystals comprising Aurora-2. The present invention also relates to a computer comprising a data storage medium encoded with the structural coordinates of Aurora-2 binding pockets and methods of using a computer to evaluate the ability of a compound to bind to the molecule or molecular complex. This invention also provides methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of homologous proteins or protein complexes. In addition, this invention provides methods of using the structure coordinates to screen for and design compounds, including inhibitory compounds, that bind to Aurora-2 or homologues thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds of formula I which are caspase and TNF-alpha inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting caspase and TNF-alpha activity and consequently, can be advantageously used as agents against caspase-, interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-? inducing factor-(IGIF), interferon-?-(“IFN-?”), or TNF-alpha mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases. This invention also relates to processes for preparing the compounds of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a plant for producing low 15 temperature coke, in which granular coal and possibly further solids are heated to a temperature of 700 to 1050° C. in a fluidized-bed reactor (2) by means of an oxygen-containing gas. To improve the utilization of energy it is proposed to introduce a first gas or gas mixture from below through at least one gas supply tube (3) into a mixing chamber region (8) of the reactor (2), the gas supply tube (3) being at least partly surrounded by a stationary annular fluidized bed (6) which is fluidized by supplying fluidizing gas. The gas velocities of the first gas or gas mixture and of the fluidizing gas for the annular fluidized bed (6) are adjusted such that the Particle-Froude-Numbers in the gas supply tube (3) are between 1 and 100, in the annular fluidized bed (6) between 0.02 and 2 and in the 25 mixing chamber (8) between 0.3 and 30.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a catechin as found in green tea, e.g., epigallocatechin gallate, and ligand which activates the peroxisome proliferatoractivated receptor gamma (PPAR-gamma are useful for the treatment and prevention of diabetes mellitus).

Abstract: An improved method and system for developing a reinsurance administration system. Developers may build application programs for reinsurance administration with increased re-use of existing functionality and decreased development time. A business process framework may include common functionality for a plurality of business processes and a template for executing steps in the business processes. The common functionality may include behavior for GUI elements such as windows and buttons, error logging, and database commit and rollback transactions. One or more business process subclasses may be derived from abstract business process classes in the business process framework. One or more support processes in the business process framework may be specified for a business process. The support processes may include support processes for data or syntax validation, GUI, persistent data storage, security, and/or precondition checks.

Abstract: A plant for the heat treatment of solids containing iron oxide includes a fluidized bed reactor. The reactor includes at least one gas supply tube at least partly surrounded by an annular chamber in which a stationary annular fluidized bed is located, and a mixing chamber being located above the upper orifice region of the at least one gas supply tube. The gas flowing through the at least one gas supply tube entrains solids from the stationary annular fluidized bed-into the mixing chamber when passing through the upper orifice region of the at least one gas supply tube.

Abstract: A plant for the heat treatment of solids containing iron oxide. The plant includes a reactor including a fluidized bed reactor. The reactor includes a gas supply system disposed in the reactor, a stationary annular fluidized bed which at least partly surrounds the gas supply system, and a mixing chamber. The gas supply system is configured so that gas flowing through the gas supply system entrains solids from the stationary annular fluidized bed into the mixing chamber.

Abstract: A pumping unit having a pump chamber in which a rotor is mounted in a rotatable manner, and which is formed by a circumferential wall and two end walls, is already known. The circumferential wall is formed on an annular collar of a pump part and, on the inside, forms a track on which sealing bodies of a rotor roll. The track of the pump chamber is subjected to high compressive loading which, if the pump part is made of plastic, may result in the track rupturing. In the case of the pumping unit according to the invention, the pump part is improved in respect of strength and service life. Deformation of the pump part by hydraulic forces or by pressing-in forces is avoided.

Abstract: A composition, useful in the prevention of osteoporosis, wherein said composition comprises (a) least one isoflavone and/or isoflavone glycoside, preferably genistein and/or genistin; (b) at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid; (c) optionally vitamin D, and /or one or more derivatives thereof and/or vitamin K and/or one or more derivatives thereof; and (d) optionally adjuvants and excipients in quantities as required, preferably within the range of 0.1 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. Dietary compositions and galenical forms made therefrom and the use of said compositions for preventing osteoporosis and stimulating osteogenesis in mammals.

Abstract: A method for the heat treatment of solids containing iron oxide, in which fine-grained solids are heated to a temperature of about 630° C. in a fluidized-bed reactor (1). To improve the utilization of energy, it is proposed to introduce a first gas or gas mixture from below through a supply tube (3) into a mixing chamber (7) of the reactor (1), the gas supply tube (3) being at least partly surrounded by a stationary annular fluidized bed (10) which is fluidized by supplying fluidizing gas. The gas velocities of the first gas or gas mixture and of the fluidizing gas for the annular fluidized bet (10) are adjusted such that the Particle-Froude-Numbers in the gas supply tube (3) are between 1 and 100, in the annular fluidized bed (10) between 0.02 and 2, and in the mixing chamber (7) between 0.3 and 30.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for simultaneous simulation of a symmetrical and an asymmetrical impedance of an asynchronous machine. The device has three subcircuits for simulating the three phases of the asynchronous machine. Each subcircuit preferably comprises a series connection of a main inductance, a leakage inductance and a resistor between the input terminal and the output terminal, which are connected in parallel to ground across a capacitor and a resistor in each case. A magnetic coupling is implemented or the effect of a magnetic coupling is simulated for the main inductances of the subcircuits. This device can be used to advantage instead of the asynchronous machine in calibration of EMC filters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaping tool which is used to shape a workpiece, in particular, a sheet steel component, comprising at least two shaping tool halves. Contoured regions are provided in the region of the shaping tool halves in order to give the workpiece a corresponding contour, at least in sections. Each shaping tool half has a shaping surface shell which is oriented towards the workpiece and a support shaping half. The shaping surface shell is arranged on the support shaping half and comprises a shaping surface, which is oriented towards the workpiece, and a rear side which is oriented away from the workpiece. The support shaping half comprises a contoured area which essentially corresponds to the contour of the workpiece which is to be produced and the contoured area is surrounded by a flange area. Grooves are provided in the contoured area in the region of the rear side of the shaping surface shell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a plant for the heat treatment of solids containing iron oxide, in which fine-grained solids are heated to a temperature of 700 to 1150° C. in a fluidized bed reactor (8). To improve the utilization of energy, it is proposed to introduce a first gas or gas mixture from below through at least one gas supply tube (9) into a mixing chamber region (15) of the reactor (8), the gas supply tube (9) being at least partly surrounded by a stationary annular fluidized bed (12) which is fluidized by supplying fluidizing gas. The gas velocities of the first gas or gas mixture and of the fluidizing gas for the annular fluidized bed (12) are adjusted such that the Particle-Froude-Numbers in the gas supply tube (9) are between 1 and 100, in the annular fluidized bed (12) between 0.02 and 2, and in the mixing chamber (15) between 0.3 and 30.

Abstract: A cupboard installation part with storage compartments is insertable in an upper cupboard and is pivotable from an upper position, moved into the upper cupboard, into a position moved out of the upper cupboard and displaced downward. The cupboard installation part comprises pivot levers aligned parallel, which, on the one hand, are coupled to the cupboard installation part, and, on the other hand, are able to be coupled to the upper cupboard. A supporting element is insertable and mountable in the upper cupboard, on which supporting element a first pivot lever and a second pivot lever are pivotably borne, in each case in a first pivot bearing. The two pivot levers are each pivotably connected to a support part via a second pivot bearing, on which support part the storage compartments are mountable, at least on one side. An easily mountable cupboard installation part is thereby obtained which has a very stable construction and is usable in diverse ways.

Abstract: The present invention provides crystalline molecules or molecular complexes which comprise binding pockets of Aurora-2 or its homologues. The invention also provides crystals comprising Aurora-2. The present invention also relates to a computer comprising a data storage medium encoded with the structural coordinates of Aurora-2 binding pockets and methods of using a computer to evaluate the ability of a compound to bind to the molecule or molecular complex. This invention also provides methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of homologous proteins or protein complexes. In addition, this invention provides methods of using the structure coordinates to screen for and design compounds, including inhibitory compounds, that bind to Aurora-2 or homologues thereof.

Abstract: A medical system includes a multiplicity of electromechanical transducers disposable in effective pressure-wave-transmitting contact with a patient and mounted to a carrier. Energization componentry is operatively connected to a first plurality of the transducers for supplying the same with electrical signals to produce first pressure waves in the patient. A control unit is operatively connected to the energization componentry and includes an electronic analyzer operatively connected to a second plurality of the transducers for performing electronic 3D volumetric data acquisition and imaging of internal tissue structures. The control unit includes phased-array signal processing circuitry for effectuating an electronic scanning of the internal tissue structures which facilitates one-dimensional, 2D, and 3D data acquisition and circuitry for defining multiple data gathering apertures and for coherently combining structural data from the respective apertures to increase spatial resolution.

Abstract: A display apparatus which comprises an image module for generating an image, a spectacle-like frame which carries the image module, and wherein the spectacle-like frame comprises a front portion with a nose support, as well as two side arms mounted to the front portion. At least one earphone is mounted to the frame via a positioning mechanism. The earphone can be positioned in front of an ear of a user by means of the positioning mechanism, when the display apparatus is mounted on the user's head. The positioning mechanism comprises a linear guide which is mounted to the frame via a hinge joint and the earphone is positioned at the end of the linear guide, turned away from the hinge joint.

Abstract: Compositions comprising epigallocatechin gallate and 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone may be used for treatment or prevention of obesity or conditions associated with obesity such as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM, type II) and syndrome X. The compositions may find use in the nutritional field as a supplement to food and beverages, as well as a pharmaceutical formulation.

Abstract: Compositions including, as the active ingredients, resveratrol, a derivative, metabolite or analogue thereof, and at least one additional component selected from epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), genestein, vitamin E, polyunsaturated fatty acids, gamma-linolenic acid and vitamin K are disclosed. Also disclosed, are methods of making such compositions including admixing resveratrol, a derivative, metabolite or analogue thereof, and at least one additional component selected from EGCG, genestein, vitamin E, polyunsaturated fatty acids, gamma-linolenic acid and vitamin K are disclosed. Methods for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory diseases including administering to a subject in need of such treatment resveratrol, a derivative, metabolite or analogue thereof, in combination with at least one additional component selected from epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), genestein, vitamin E, polyunsaturated fatty acids, gamma-linolenic acid and vitamin K are also disclosed.